When
you live in a big city, it sometimes feels like you're surrounded by egoistical
people. It seems like everyone is wearing horse blinders while walking through
the hustle and bustle on the streets. Most people seem to see their fellow
human beings as nothing more than obstacles in the way of where they're headed.
It's no secret that many people who actually need help are simply ignored. But
how do people react when a lost, parent-less child stands before them? This
revealing video says a lot:

This
social experiment had shocking results: Only the well-dressed, clean Anna got
help, whereas the dirty, poor-looking Anna was completely ignored. Of course,
this situation was not real, but the people's reactions were and Anna responds
like anyone would when put in such a situation: she's scared and cries. UNICEF
made this video to give a face to the millions of children who experience this
type of rejection every day. We are all responsible to take off our blinders
and pay attention to our surroundings. It doesn't take much: some soothing
words, a friendly smile, or a helping hand can make all the difference for a
child in need.